PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE?
You can solve many common appliance problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE |
Appliance does not operate. | Not plugged in. |
| The circuit breaker tripped or blown fuse. |
Compressor turns on and off frequently. | Condenser coil at the back of the unit is dirty. |
| The room temperature is hotter than normal. |
| A large amount of food has been added to the |
| appliance. |
| The door is open too often. |
| The door is not closed completely. |
| The temperature control is not set correctly. |
| The door gasket does not seal properly. |
| The appliance does not have the correct |
| clearances. (5” at both side and the back of unit) |
The light does not work. | The home circuit breaker or fuse has tripped. |
| The appliance is unplugged. |
| The bulb has burned out (see the maintenance |
| section for the replacement procedure). |
Vibrations. | Check to assure that the appliance is level. |
The appliance seems to make too much noise. | The rattling noise may come from the flow of the |
| refrigerant, which is normal. |
| As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling |
| sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your |
| appliance. |
| Contraction and expansion of the inside walls |
| may cause popping and crackling noises. |
| The appliance is not level. |
The door will not close properly. | The appliance is not level. |
| The doors were reversed and not properly |
| installed. |
| The gasket is dirty. |
| The shelves, bins, or baskets are out of position. |
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